Holster quest. Which of these 2 choices?

**PapaB** · 11-02-2009, 07:15 AM

I have a sigma sw9ve for which I'm choosing a holster. I've narrowed it down to either a fobus roto or a shoulder holster. My carry method has to be either cross draw owb or shoulder. Neurosurgeon says no iwb, nothing behind the back and the 9ve is too big for pocket carry. I have to sit a lot when out of the house so good access while seated is essential.

I've heard some bad things about the fobus. Are the roto series as easily broken? The benefit to the roto is the ability to rotate to a comfortable sitting position and they have a shoulder rig if owb doesn't work out.

Shoulder holster options are verticle or horizontal. What are the pro's and con's of each style? Does horizontal print more (think summer with a lightweight shirt hanging out of the pants)? Is verticle too slow to draw?
Options have to be below $75 so it'll be kydex.

Help!

**grimel** · 11-02-2009, 06:57 PM

There are a LOT of choices below $75 that will work and stay in one piece. Finding a good (read comfortable and safe) shoulder holster below $100 is a good trick.

I guess I'm trying to say, buy something other than Fobus.

The Don Hume straight drop will work Cross draw.

**1gewehr** · 11-05-2009, 08:53 AM

Holsters are very difficult to shop for. The only sure way to know what works is to wear it for a day or so. And determining what will 'print' and what won't is equally difficult as we come in so many different shapes.
For me, I'm 6'2", 250lbs, relaitvely wide shoulders and not too much gut. I've had a Jackass shoulder rig for over 30 years that is easily hidden under any loose shirt or a jacket. It's comfortable, secure, durable, and well worth what I paid for it. Jackass was bought out by Galco, and the 'classic' is what they call my shoulder holster. I don't know anyone who has bought a Galco holster and was disappointed in the quality.
You generally get what you pay for in holsters. Try out as many as you can to see what works for you. Store fitting will get you a good idea of what does or doesn't work. Sometimes you can get a bargain on eBay or GunBroker.

**malbolja** · 11-07-2009, 12:50 AM

If you have broad shoulders a vertical shoulder rig may not work for you. I have a Galco (horizontal) and like it.

**PapaB** · 11-07-2009, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by malbolja

If you have broad shoulders a vertical shoulder rig may not work for you. I have a Galco (horizontal) and like it.

How's the horizontal for printing under a shirt? Seems like it would be easier to draw from while sitting.

**HexHead** · 11-07-2009, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1gewehr

Holsters are very difficult to shop for. The only sure way to know what works is to wear it for a day or so. And determining what will 'print' and what won't is equally difficult as we come in so many different shapes.
For me, I'm 6'2", 250lbs, relaitvely wide shoulders and not too much gut. I've had a Jackass shoulder rig for over 30 years that is easily hidden under any loose shirt or a jacket. It's comfortable, secure, durable, and well worth what I paid for it. Jackass was bought out by Galco, and the 'classic' is what they call my shoulder holster. I don't know anyone who has bought a Galco holster and was disappointed in the quality.
You generally get what you pay for in holsters. Try out as many as you can to see what works for you. Store fitting will get you a good idea of what does or doesn't work. Sometimes you can get a bargain on eBay or GunBroker.

I just picked up a Jackass from opticsplanet.com for $123 with free shipping. Great holster for my Glocks. Really comfortable and nice not having my clothes tugged at.

**Todd@CIS** · 11-07-2009, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grimel

There are a LOT of choices below $75 that will work and stay in one piece. Finding a good (read comfortable and safe) shoulder holster below $100 is a good trick.

I guess I'm trying to say, buy something other than Fobus.

Excellent advice.

**H0TSH0T** · 11-07-2009, 08:09 AM

YouTube - Why you don't use a kydex paddle holster

i would recommend this i like it alot,

**collinp2** · 11-07-2009, 10:07 AM

here are some very nice custom leather holsters that are very highly regarded on sigforum.com...

Holsters by RGrizzle - aka Country Boy

That said, I went with crossbreed for my 1911 and p6... you just can't go wrong. Mine are IWB but they make a cheaper OWB version that looks pretty nice... $48. Great company to order from as well. I highly recommend their gun belts too.

http://www.crossbreedholsters.com/OW...%2cProductName

**TXRoadhouse** · 11-10-2009, 10:54 AM

Look at HighNoon holsters. they have shoulder rig - under armor - for about $80. they "leather" they use for it is pretty decent, i have one of there tuckableholsters with the same leather and it works pretty good.

11-02-2009, 07:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
PapaB TGO Member Joined: May 2008 Where: Gainesboro, TN Age: 58 Posts: 282	Holster quest. Which of these 2 choices? I have a sigma sw9ve for which I'm choosing a holster. I've narrowed it down to either a fobus roto or a shoulder holster. My carry method has to be either cross draw owb or shoulder. Neurosurgeon says no iwb, nothing behind the back and the 9ve is too big for pocket carry. I have to sit a lot when out of the house so good access while seated is essential. I've heard some bad things about the fobus. Are the roto series as easily broken? The benefit to the roto is the ability to rotate to a comfortable sitting position and they have a shoulder rig if owb doesn't work out. Shoulder holster options are verticle or horizontal. What are the pro's and con's of each style? Does horizontal print more (think summer with a lightweight shirt hanging out of the pants)? Is verticle too slow to draw? Options have to be below $75 so it'll be kydex. Help! __________________ Are we at last brought to such a humiliating and debasing degradation, that we cannot be trusted with arms for our own defence? Where is the difference between having our arms in our own possession and under our own direction, and having them under the management of Congress? If our defence be the_real_object of having those arms, in whose hands can they be trusted with more propriety, or equal safety to us, as in our own hands? Patrick Henry http://patrioticwisdom.net Last edited by PapaB; 11-02-2009 at 07:18 AM..

11-02-2009, 06:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
grimel TGO Senior Member Joined: May 2008 Where: The Hidden City Posts: 972	There are a LOT of choices below $75 that will work and stay in one piece. Finding a good (read comfortable and safe) shoulder holster below $100 is a good trick. I guess I'm trying to say, buy something other than Fobus. The Don Hume straight drop will work Cross draw. __________________ If it's worth shooting, it's worth shooting multiple times, ammo's cheap.

11-05-2009, 08:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
1gewehr TGO Freshman Joined: Nov 2009 Where: Mid TN Posts: 20	Holsters are very difficult to shop for. The only sure way to know what works is to wear it for a day or so. And determining what will 'print' and what won't is equally difficult as we come in so many different shapes. For me, I'm 6'2", 250lbs, relaitvely wide shoulders and not too much gut. I've had a Jackass shoulder rig for over 30 years that is easily hidden under any loose shirt or a jacket. It's comfortable, secure, durable, and well worth what I paid for it. Jackass was bought out by Galco, and the 'classic' is what they call my shoulder holster. I don't know anyone who has bought a Galco holster and was disappointed in the quality. You generally get what you pay for in holsters. Try out as many as you can to see what works for you. Store fitting will get you a good idea of what does or doesn't work. Sometimes you can get a bargain on eBay or GunBroker. __________________ Nemo me impune lacessit

11-10-2009, 10:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
TXRoadhouse TGO Freshman Joined: Jul 2009 Where: NC Age: 26 Posts: 24	Look at HighNoon holsters. they have shoulder rig - under armor - for about $80. they "leather" they use for it is pretty decent, i have one of there tuckableholsters with the same leather and it works pretty good. __________________ "It's like killing roaches, you hafta kill 'em all otherwise whats the point." - Charlie Bronson

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11-07-2009, 12:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
malbolja TGO Member Joined: Jan 2009 Where: Spring Hill Posts: 78	If you have broad shoulders a vertical shoulder rig may not work for you. I have a Galco (horizontal) and like it.

11-07-2009, 10:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
collinp2 TGO Member Joined: Aug 2009 Where: Nashville Age: 30 Posts: 133	here are some very nice custom leather holsters that are very highly regarded on sigforum.com... Holsters by RGrizzle - aka Country Boy That said, I went with crossbreed for my 1911 and p6... you just can't go wrong. Mine are IWB but they make a cheaper OWB version that looks pretty nice... $48. Great company to order from as well. I highly recommend their gun belts too. http://www.crossbreedholsters.com/OW...%2cProductName

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